NYLC's Top 5 Things To Do in NYC this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend falls on May 26th- 28th this year. If you're in New York City and not sure how to spend the 3-day weekend, take a look at NYLC's list of the top 5 things to do. Hooray for holiday weekends!

1) Watch Top Gun on board the Intrepid 
Friday, May 25th, 2018
Join NYLC for the start of Summer Movie series! To kick off the season, we are headed to the Intrepid Battleship for a screening of the American 80's-classic, Top Gun! Bring your picnic blankets, food, and folding chairs. Admission to this event is FREE, but is on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to sign up at a NYLC staff member to receive all the details!

 

2) Smorgasborg at  South Street Seaport (from CBS New York)
Starting Memorial Day Weekend
"Starting Memorial Day weekend, you can nosh on delicacies from all over New York City, including fan favorites like Cemitas El Tigre, Lumpia Shack Snack Bar NYC, Landhaus, and more. Stop by on Sunday to enjoy an assortment of local food and specialty goods at the Fulton Stall Market. Brooklyn-based indie rock bands Flower Girl (May 28th), Heavy Birds (May 29th), and Katie Von Schleicher (May 30th) will also be performing live outside of the Fulton Market Building all weekend long from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. The best part? You can eat your way through Smorgasburg at the Seaport all the way through the fall! Vendors are open daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. See website for more details".

3) Family Fun Day on Governors Island

Sunday, May 27, 2018  11:00 am – 4:00 pm

From https://govisland.com/things-to-do/events/family-fun-day-festival

"Family Fun Day celebrates Governors Island’s green spaces and its playful attitude. Held Memorial Day Weekend, this outdoor festival will feature live music, theatrical performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, educational workshops, ice cream, and a build-your-own playground. The event is free and open to the public".

4) Memorial Day Parade (from TimeOutNY)
Monday, May 28th, 2018
"Although there are multiple Memorial Day parades in New York (one in Queens, Staten Island, Bronx and two in Brooklyn), the Kings County Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge is the most iconic. In fact, it is one of the oldest traditions in Brooklyn now that it’s in its 151st year. Catholic war veterans lead local service organizations in honor of fallen soldiers and their families at the parade, which is sponsored by the United Military Veterans of Kings County. Following the ceremony, there is a 21-gun salute by the U.S. Army at Fort Hamilton. The NYPD and FDNY also march, Brooklyn high-school bands perform, and antique fire trucks and autos are on display. This year, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Calsen Jr. acts as Grand Marshal."

5) New York Philharmonic Memorial Day Concert at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Monday, May 28th, 2018 8PM

https://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1718/memorial-day-concert

“Now and then something happens that makes you feel proud of institutions and the music-loving public. One such event is the New York Philharmonic’s Annual Free Memorial Day concert,” raved The New York Times. Join us at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, where you’ll be surrounded by the sounds of Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony. 

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the performance; ticket distribution will begin at 6:00 PM The audio of the performance will be broadcast onto the adjacent Pulpit Green, weather permitting."

Hudson River Valley Part I - Art and Beacon, NY

The Hudson River Valley is a beautiful area located directly north of New York City along the Hudson River. It is easily accessible by public transportation, which makes it the perfect getaway for students looking for a quick escape from urban life. There are many cultural and outdoor activities to partake in along the Hudson River. 

Here are just three ideas and destinations to check out:

Storm King Art Center

Storm King Art Center has a lot to offer its visitors with 500 acres to traverse and over 100 sculptures to see. The estate has been one of the leading sculpture parks in the world for the past fifty years. The permanent collection exhibits works from many of the past century’s most infamous artists, such as Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Goldsworthy.  

Celebrating Japan Day in Central Park!

Come Celebrate JAPAN DAY 2014 in beautiful Central Park

Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Meet Melinda at 69^th and 5^th Ave at 11:00am.

For additional information please check www.japandaynyc.com.

Sign up at the front desk!

NYLC Group Activites: Celebrate Brooklyn, Dance Party!

Thursday, May 23^rd

 ^{6:30 FREE!}

 

We will meet at 6:30 at NYLC Midtown (226 West 37^th Street), then travel together to the Brooklyn Bridge. We will walk across the bridge at sunset, and then join in a FREE DANCE PARTY at the Brooklyn Bridge Park featuring funk and old-school hip-hop music from Zapp and D-Nice (for more information, visit bricartsmedia.org).

 

There will be a beer garden, food trucks, and the best view in New York!

 Sign up today!

NYLC Group Activity: Williamsburg Flea Market!

Williamsburg

Flea Market

Sunday, August 26^th 

This flea market has an interesting mix of vintage, antique, handmade, and food vendors. It also has a gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline. The flea market is in Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn’s most famous and hip neighborhoods. After shopping and eating in the flea market, you can choose to go to the Brooklyn Brewery for beer, McCarren Park to relax, or walk along Bedford Avenue to see the heart of Williamsburg.

If you haven’t been to Brooklyn, this is the time to go!

Meet Stephen at 11:00 am at the Bedford Ave stop of the L train, on the southwest corner of N.7^th Ave and Bedford Avenue.

Email activities@nylanguagecenter.com or speak with Cassandra or Kelsey at Midtown NYLC (1-212-268-6500) to sign up.

Everyone is welcome to join!